--- title: "ESCC-DR - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment support approach for people receiving community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-25" --- # ESCC-DR - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment support approach for people receiving community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2197b6-9101-40c8-ac59-bb344cf34be5.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is led by East Sussex County Council, who is seeking to contract for the delivery of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment support approach targeted at individuals undergoing community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence. The tender, identified as ESCC - 032929, falls within the health and social work services category and is located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The open procurement method is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th July 2021. The contract is valued at up to £234,537.67 and is intended to run from 23rd August 2021 to 31st March 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sectors, as well as organisations that specialise in employment support services for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider bidding, as the procurement aims to foster inclusive approaches to employment for those in recovery from substance dependency. Suppliers will need to engage via the SE Shared Services Procurement portal to participate in this opportunity. ## Notice The Project concerns the delivery of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment support approach for people receiving community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence who are unemployed, conducted throughout East Sussex. IPS is intensive employment support delivered by trained employment specialists and provided as part of multi-disciplinary clinical services, rather than separately through mainstream employment support services. The IPS Project is managed by the Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Division at Public Health England (PHE), funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and backed by the Department of Health and Social Care. This Contract is for the period of August 2021 until 31st March 2023. The Contract value is up to PS234,537.67. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec9edde-229e-4c92-abde-c2c9e235ad69 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £234,537 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec9edde-229e-4c92-abde-c2c9e235ad69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec9edde-229e-4c92-abde-c2c9e235ad69 25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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